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Southern Africa Northbound: Dunes, Deltas & Falls

21 days
From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
5.0
149 traveler reviews
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Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 22
Age range 18 to 39
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Highlights

  • Explore Cape Town's vibrant nightlife
  • Learn at the !Khwa ttu San Culture Centre
  • Enjoy a sunset at Fish River Canyon
  • Climb the iconic Dune 45 at sunrise
  • Discover wildlife in Etosha National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cape Town
  2. Day 2 Cape Town/Cederberg (1B, 1L, 1D)
  3. Day 3 Cederberg/Orange River (1B, 1L, 1D)
  4. Day 4 Orange River/Fish River Canyon (1B, 1L, 1D)
  5. Day 5 Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert (1B, 1L, 1D)
  6. Day 6 Namib Desert (1B, 1L, 1D)
  7. Day 7 Namib Desert/Swakopmund (1B, 1L)
  8. Day 8 Swakopmund
  9. Day 9 Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe (1B, 1L, 1D)
  10. Day 10 Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
  11. Day 11 Etosha National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
  12. Day 12 Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau (1B, 1L, 1D)
  13. Day 13 Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek (1B, 1L)
  14. Day 14 Windhoek/D'kar (1B, 1L, 1D)
  15. Day 15 D'kar/Maun (1B, 1L)
  16. Day 16 Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)
  17. Day 17 Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)
  18. Day 18 Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)
  19. Day 19 Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)
  20. Day 20 Victoria Falls
  21. Day 21 Victoria Falls (1B)
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Customer Reviews

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  • Itinerary
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  • Guide
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    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
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    4.8
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  • JA
    · March 11th, 2024
    The tour was Just amazing.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your review, Jannis! The world deserves more you!
    Trip date: February 2024
  • A
    · November 9th, 2022
    I did the 21 day tour from Cape Town to Victoria Falls. The two guides were Arthur and Leonard. I'm certainly not speaking for myself alone when I say that we couldn't have been luckier with the guides than with these two! They were great, looked out for us and were always in a good mood. They were funny but also had a listening ear for all of us. I felt safe and comfortable at all times. Thanks to the two guides for a great three weeks, which I would recommend to anyone!
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    Hi there - Thanks so much! Our world deserves more you.
    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · September 17th, 2022
    I had an amazing time with great people and very good CEOs which really make me want to come back to Africa
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    Thanks for reaching out! Our world deserves more you.
    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · April 9th, 2022
    Amazing tour with amazing people, a lot of wildlife
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    Our world deserves more you!
    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · November 9th, 2022
    It was such an amazing experience. I'm 21 yo, and I'm really lucky to lived this experience with GA through Southern Africa. It was definitely the best way to do this trip
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    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · October 25th, 2022
    It was incredible, the trip of a lifetime. It was definitely challenging at time being camping and it would have been good to include more about the apartheid and African history throughout the trip as I felt that was lacking and is also super important but other than that I thought it was a fantastic experience!
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    Trip date: February 2022
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  • A
    · September 25th, 2022
    Was a great trip, great group and CEO'S were great! There was a good variation in accommodations and activities.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your feedback! We are happy to learn you had an amazing experience with us.
    Trip date: April 2022
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  • A
    · September 25th, 2022
    Excellent guides !!
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    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · September 25th, 2022
    I would have never expected to see so many animals and so totally different landscapes. The trip is just amazing and an absolut worthy experience
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    Thank you so much for your feedback! We are happy to learn you had an amazing experience with us.
    Trip date: April 2022
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  • A
    · August 10th, 2022
    It was incredible. The food, the people, the itinerary, and the overall vibe of the people. You truly make life long friends on this trip.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
    Trip date: April 2022
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21 days
Southern Africa Northbound: Dunes, Deltas & Falls
From Cape Town to Victoria Falls

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    Bente

    Asked on March 30th, 2025

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      The tour often sells out and is designed for travelers aged 18 to 39, typically attracting individuals in their 20s and 30s.

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      Travelers with a Canadian passport may need to obtain a double entry visa for Zimbabwe or might need to pay for a visa to enter Zimbabwe more than once.

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      The best time to visit Devil's Pool, located in Zambia, is during the drier months from mid-August to late December. Availability varies based on the Zambezi River’s water levels.

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      Solo travelers are not charged an additional cost. They are paired with a same-sex roommate, ensuring payment equality within the group. A 'My Own Room' option is available for those desiring a single room at an additional cost.

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    Charles

    Asked on September 21st, 2024

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      All accommodation is included on the trip, this is detailed in the itinerary breakdown: Participation camping (14 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), guesthouses (2 nts, multi-share with up to 10 people), basic bush camping (2 nts), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 3 people).

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      Charles

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      Sorry - accommodation options available other to what was stated?

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      No the accommodations listed would be the only ones offered for this tour, as the price is a package it does mean that the itinerary itself cannot be customised or upgraded.

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    Nick

    Asked on July 29th, 2024

    Do I need to apply for visas for these African countries by myself in advance? Or do you provide a group tour and I pay for it? Is there wifi in the car? If not, how do I use the Internet? Is there hot water for bathing when camping? Will you pick me up when I arrive at the city airport on the first day?

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      It is our traveller's responsibility to research which visas they require to enter each country. After booking, we provide a link where these can be checked, but we do not have any part in booking them for you. There is no wi-fi in our vehicles. Yes, there will be hot water at the accommodations we use. It's possible to add an arrival transfer to your booking for an extra cost, after confirming.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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